All U.S. employers are required to complete a Form I-9 for every new hire to verify identity and work authorization. While the requirement itself is straightforward, the compliance framework around it is highly technical —...more
4/17/2026
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Compliance ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
E-Verify ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Form I-9 ,
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ,
Immigration Enforcement ,
Immigration Procedures ,
New Guidance ,
Penalties ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Risk Management
Recent reporting confirms that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel have been deployed to a number of major U.S. airports across the United States. While the government has not issued a single definitive...more
3/25/2026
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Business Immigration ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Foreign Nationals ,
H-1B ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ,
Immigration Enforcement ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
Risk Management ,
Travel ,
Travelers ,
Visas
On Feb. 20, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a proposed rule intended to strengthen screening of asylum seekers and reduce what it characterizes as fraudulent or meritless asylum applications. A...more
3/3/2026
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Comment Period ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
Form I-765 ,
Form I-9 ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Enforcement ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Labor Shortage ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Proposed Rules ,
Risk Management ,
Rulemaking Process ,
USCIS
The Winter Olympics may have come to a close, but for sports organizations, leagues and teams across the United States, the real work never ends. The Olympic Games are just one stop in an increasingly crowded global sports...more
2/26/2026
/ Athletes ,
B-1 ,
Business Immigration ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
eSports ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
Form I-129 ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
O-1 Aliens of Extraordinary Ability ,
Sports ,
Temporary Work Visas ,
Visa Applications ,
Visas ,
Work Visas
This year’s H-1B lottery registration period will open at 12:00 p.m. ET on March 4 and run through 12:00 p.m. ET on March 19. As outlined in our recent client alert, the H-1B lottery includes several important developments —...more
2/19/2026
/ Business Immigration ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Foreign Workers ,
Form I-129 ,
H-1B ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Lottery ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
Registration Requirement ,
Temporary Work Visas ,
USCIS ,
Visa Applications ,
Visas
In recent weeks, many employers have found themselves in unfamiliar territory: TPS litigation is moving quickly, headlines suggest increased ICE enforcement and HR teams are being asked to “double-check everything.” That...more
2/6/2026
/ Compliance ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
E-Verify ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) ,
Employment Eligibility Verification ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Form I-9 ,
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ,
Immigration Enforcement ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Temporary Protected Status ,
USCIS
Recent headlines about heightened immigration enforcement activity — particularly across Minnesota, Illinois and Michigan — have prompted a familiar question from HR and leadership teams: Are we actually ready if ICE shows...more
1/21/2026
/ Compliance ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Policies ,
Form I-9 ,
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ,
Immigration Enforcement ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Risk Management ,
Search Warrant ,
Subpoenas
March may still feel far away, but for employers with foreign national talent, the FY 2027 H-1B cap lottery will be here before you know it. USCIS is expected to open the registration window in March 2026, with selections...more
1/14/2026
/ Business Immigration ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
F-1 Visa ,
Fees ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Students ,
Foreign Workers ,
Form I-129 ,
H-1B ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
STEM ,
USCIS ,
Visas
On Dec. 23, the Trump administration announced plans to replace the random H-1B lottery with a weighted selection system prioritizing registrations tied to higher wages and advanced skills, rather than selecting petitions...more
1/2/2026
/ Business Immigration ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Filing Fees ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Lottery ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
Proposed Rules ,
Trump Administration ,
USCIS ,
Visa Caps ,
Visas
The end of 2025 brought a fast-moving series of immigration developments with direct implications for hiring, compliance and workforce planning. USCIS issued a sweeping pause on immigration benefits for nationals of 19...more
12/16/2025
/ Administrative Procedure Act ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) ,
Form I-9 ,
H-1B ,
H-1B1 ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Public Charge ,
Temporary Protected Status ,
US Department of State ,
USCIS ,
Visas
The Department of State has announced a new security-screening requirement that will directly affect H-1B employees and their H-4 dependents whenever they travel internationally and need to renew their visas.
Effective...more
12/9/2025
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Employer Responsibilities ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
H-4 ,
International Travel ,
Popular ,
Social Media Policy ,
Telecommunications ,
Temporary Work Visas ,
US Department of State ,
Vetting ,
Visa Applications ,
Visa Requirements
On Oct. 30, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), published an interim final rule (IFR) to end the practice of automatically extending the validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain...more
11/5/2025
/ Administrative Procedure Act ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Employees ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) ,
Filing Deadlines ,
Foreign Workers ,
Form I-765 ,
Form I-9 ,
Immigration ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Non-Citizens ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
USCIS
For employers planning H-1B hires, or those with current H-1B employees, updated U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) guidance provides much-needed clarity on when the new $100,000 H-1B payment is required and...more
10/23/2025
/ Business Immigration ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Filing Requirements ,
Foreign Workers ,
Form I-129 ,
H-1B ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Presidential Proclamations ,
USCIS ,
Visas
Effective Oct. 2, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) implemented a sweeping overhaul of how Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) are calculated under the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program. The change replaces the...more
10/13/2025
/ Agricultural Sector ,
Agricultural Workers ,
Comment Period ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-2A ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Minimum Wage ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
USDA ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wages
On Saturday night, the White House announced the recently introduced $100,000 H-1B fee will only apply to new H-1B petitions filed on or after Sept. 21. This means existing H-1B workers, including those seeking extensions,...more
9/23/2025
/ Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Fees ,
Filing Fees ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
Immigration Procedures ,
New Guidance ,
New Regulations ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
Presidential Proclamations ,
Temporary Work Visas ,
Visa Applications
On Sept. 19, 2025, President Trump issued a presidential proclamation titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers.” The proclamation imposes a new $100,000 fee requirement for the entry or reentry of foreign...more
9/22/2025
/ Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Executive Orders ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
Immigration Enforcement ,
Immigration Procedures ,
International Travel ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
Presidential Proclamations ,
Travel Ban ,
Trump Administration ,
USCIS ,
Visas
On Sept. 6, the U.S. Department of State updated its policy requiring all nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants to schedule their visa interviews at the U.S. embassy or consulate located in their country of nationality or legal...more
9/9/2025
/ Employer Responsibilities ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
International Travel ,
Interviews ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
Policy Updates ,
Required Documentation ,
Residency Requirements ,
Travelers ,
U.S. Embassies ,
US Department of State ,
Visa Applications ,
Visa Interview Waiver Program (VIWP) ,
Visa Requirements ,
Visa Restrictions
For hospitals and health systems seeking to recruit talented physicians, navigating J-1 waiver programs is essential. Foreign physicians who have completed a training program in the U.S. must either return to their home...more
9/9/2025
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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Contract ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
Healthcare Facilities ,
Hospitals ,
Immigration Procedures ,
J-1 Visas ,
Physicians ,
Visa Applications ,
Waivers
On July 25, the U.S. Department of State announced a sweeping rollback of the nonimmigrant visa interview waiver program — often called the “drop box” system. Under the drop box system, many applicants for nonimmigrant visas...more
8/1/2025
/ B-1 ,
B-2 ,
F-1 Visa ,
H-1B ,
Immigration Reform ,
International Travel ,
J-1 Visas ,
L-1 Visas ,
Non-Immigrant Visas ,
O-1 Aliens of Extraordinary Ability ,
Travel Delays ,
US Department of State ,
Visa Interview Waiver Program (VIWP)
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allows eligible foreign nationals to enter and remain in the U.S. for a limited period due to extraordinary conditions in their home countries, such as natural disasters or armed conflicts....more
7/29/2025
/ Administrative Procedure Act ,
Appeals ,
Biden Administration ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Haiti ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Popular ,
Temporary Protected Status ,
Trump Administration ,
Venezuela ,
Visas
The recent termination of the parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans (CHNV) by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and subsequent termination of work authorization for CHNV parolees, has...more
7/14/2025
/ China ,
Compliance ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
E-Verify ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) ,
Foreign Workers ,
Form I-9 ,
Haiti ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Nicaragua ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Termination ,
Venezuela
On June 11, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit vacated a removal order, holding that a naturalized U.S. citizen could not be deported following denaturalization for fraud, where he failed to disclose a recent...more
7/8/2025
/ Appellate Courts ,
Citizenship ,
Criminal Convictions ,
Deportation ,
Fraud ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration ,
Immigration Reform ,
Judicial Authority ,
Statutory Interpretation ,
Vacated
A recent federal jury verdict in Michigan has brought renewed attention to the compliance risks faced by employers that utilize the H-2A visa program, particularly when working with third-party labor contractors. On June 6,...more
6/11/2025
/ Agricultural Workers ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Litigation ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Forced Labor ,
Foreign Workers ,
H-2A ,
Penalties ,
Popular ,
Seasonal Workers ,
Third-Party ,
Wage Theft
On Wednesday, June 4, the Trump administration announced a new executive order restricting travel to the U.S. by nationals of certain countries. These restrictions build on the travel bans introduced during the...more
6/6/2025
/ Employees ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Executive Orders ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
Government Agencies ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
National Security ,
Travel Ban ,
Trump Administration ,
Visas
As a follow-up to the April 14 update regarding the federal court’s temporary block on the Trump administration’s termination of the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela (CHNV) parole program, a new ruling has now been issued...more
5/30/2025
/ Appeals ,
Asylum ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Executive Orders ,
Foreign Workers ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
Judicial Authority ,
SCOTUS ,
Temporary Protected Status ,
Trump Administration ,
USCIS ,
Work Permits